Conclusion: This cohort study found a risk for ENM in women with laparoscopically confirmed endometriosis. These women compared with those without endometriosis may be at a higher risk for shortened reproductive duration, particularly those who were nulliparous or never used oral contraceptives
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Dr Hamid3yrstudy suggest that women with endometriosis may be at a higher risk for a shortened reproductive duration
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Source : https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/genitourinary-syndrome/key-questions
Introduction The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is partnering with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to develop a systematic evidence review on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. The...
Discussion: The negative effect of GSM on quality of life is substantial; as many as 85% of patients over 40 years of age report vaginal dryness, 29-59% report dyspareunia, 26-77% report vaginal itching and irritation and 40-68% report negative consequences on their sex life, including decreased sexual satisfaction and frequency.
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Regina George, GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER (AKA GBMC HEALTHCARE)3yrI use estradiol vaginal cream on any female post menopausal who c/o dryness and dyspareunia. Per ACOG even breast cancer survivors can use it.
Menopausal Symptoms and Sleep Quality in Women Aged 40-65 Years
Source : https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2022/2560053/
The study examined the relationship between menopausal symptoms and sleep disturbances and the related influencing factors. Methods . We recruited women aged 40-65 years who attended the menopause clinic at...
Conclusion: Menopausal symptoms are strongly correlated with the degree of sleep disorders. Menopausal syndrome palliation may alleviate the severity of sleep disorders in women.
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Menopause and oral health - British Dental Journal
Source : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-022-4568-0
Sir, the oral health effects of changes in certain hormone levels during pregnancy, namely in the form of pregnancy gingivitis, are well recognised with a large body of research and...
Discussion: We ask dental professionals to be conscious of the menopause when managing this cohort of patients, whose oral health may be at risk akin to women in pregnancy. We hope with a larger research base and guidance, we can inform, advise and treat this large cohort of patients more appropriately in years to come.
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Gut microbiome in menopause | IJWH
At current life expectancy, women on average spend approximately three decades of life post-menopause. This significant life chapter is met with elevated risk of age-related chronic diseases, such as diabetes...
Conclusion: the research to date on menopause, female sex hormones, and the gut microbiome suggests that menopause and/or low estrogens are associated with reduced gut microbiome diversity and estrobolome potential, and greater similarity to men in microbiome composition. Additionally, declines in estradiol and progesterone may lead to...
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